Manoah's control issues and Kopech's release point changes
Jun 3 2023
Alek Manoah is struggling with control
Alek Manoah (RHP, TOR) dominated in 2022 with a workhorse-type season. Manoah posted a 2.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 23% K%, and 6% BB% in 197 innings. His 3.81 xERA and 1.19 xWHIP hinted at regression since he limited the H% and stranded 82% of the runners last season. Manoah earned $30 of value in 2022 as one of the top starting pitchers, which led to a top-75 ADP.
Unfortunately, Manoah's season hasn't fared well, with a 5.46 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, 17.6% K%, and 15% BB% in 57.2 innings. Outside of two solid starts where he tossed seven scoreless innings to limit the damage, he struggled with his control. Add the lower strikeout rate, and Manoah has earned brutal results in his 5.93 xERA. In 2022, Manoah had a...
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